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No boat? No budget? No sailing experience? But an urge for ocean adventure... No problem! Sail the Atlantic Ocean as a Crew Member Discover what it feels like to wake up on the ocean, breathe the ocean air, have the wind in your hair, navigate by the stars, live simple and resourceful, and be eye to eye with dolphins. Day in, day out. Travelling an ocean on someone else’s sailing boat is not a straightforward endeavour. To be ready to expect the unexpected, careful investigation and preparation is essential. In this Atlantic ocean sailing guide you will discover HOW TO: Start the adventure! Take that first step out the door. Find a sailboat ride: where, when and why. Plan, pack, prepare and provision as crew. Check safety, reliability and the happy-factor of the boat, captain & crew. Deal with seasickness, limited resources, waste, watch-keeping & more. Make a positive difference for the health of the ocean. Packed with practical advice and stories, Ocean Nomad guides you from the idea of “someday I would like to go on a sailing trip”, to sipping a coconut on the other side of the Ocean celebrating the achievement. JUMP ON BOARD! This is the Black and White print edition of the book. About the Author Suzanne Van Der Veeken hitched her first sailboat ride across the Atlantic as a complete newbie to the world of sailing. She has now sailed across the Atlantic Ocean three times on a strangers’ sailboat. In fact, she has explored almost every ocean on the planet with this nature-minded way of travel. She has figured out how (and how not) to catch rides on other people’s boats. Her ocean adventures have amazed her to the beauty of nature, but also the challenges the oceans are facing. With Ocean Nomad Suzanne aims to help adventure-seekers experience the magic of the high seas, to broaden horizons, and encourage positive change for the ocean. You can learn more about the book and author on Oceanpreneur.co Reviews: “This ambitious sailing guide book is the spark that will ignite your sense of adventure and provoke your compassion to create a better world.” Monique Mills - Captain & Ocean Advocate “An inspiration and fantastic guide on sailboat hitchhiking the Atlantic and ocean preservation. It should be on every yacht out there at sea.” - Steve Green (Yacht Master Instructor and Ocean Master) “A must read for everyone who loves the ocean. Suus hands you the guidelines for sailing adventures and she clears the path for all your ‘but what ifs’ and the ‘yes buts’….. Yes, the book is about hitch-sailing and loving the ocean, but most of all she encourages you to take the step to pursue the dream instead of postponing it. So read the book, explore what works for you and create your own ocean adventure!” - Lonneke Rentinck (Aspiring Sailor) “I was absolutely amazed: is it really possible to cross an ocean if you don’t have sailing experience!? Inspired by Suzanne’s adventures and her very well provided details and information on sailboathitchhiking, I felt ready to throw off the bowlines myself. And I did!” Janneke Dijkhuis (sailboat hitchhiker) Though this guide has been written for (aspiring) crew, it is a must have onboard every boat. Not just because it is packed with tips for both captain and crew, but also because it gives a clear insight in the minds of hitch sailors. This is more than a ‘if-you-can-dream-it-you-can-do-it/-if-you-just-put-your-mind-to-it-it-will-happen’ guide. Just the fact that Suzanne undertook the effort to seriously look at the skipper’s point of view gives this guide a unique completeness. Seriously, it is part of my ship’s articles: I want every crew member to read it before they step on board! - Edwin Butter (Captain) If you are considering sailing the Atlantic or want to learn more about hitchhiking on sailingboats this is the complete resource.

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Lots of tips and tricks-of-the-trade for finding, and experiencing, adventures at sea. This book is certain to not only get you motivated and prepared for spending some time at sea, but it will also get you motivated to take bigger steps in caring for our planet. A good book for any reader!

I can only imagine the amount of time and energy put into gathering the information and writing this book. Full of great photos and heads up calls, plus tons of information for becoming an ocean nomad (or upping your game if you're already one) ... this book is an invaluable resource! It even has a chapter "What to tell mom?" if you're worried that loved ones might not agree with your plans.If you love adventure, make sure you pick up this great book: the author speaks from experience and you'd be tempted to make ocean splashes yourself! If you're a conscious person, you'll be touched by the current status of the ocean, and you'll be eager to contribute in one way or another (plenty of suggestions inside). And if you're a curious person, make sure you grab it because you'll be surprised by what you'll find inside ... and even inspired!(I received an editorial copy of the book from the author)

First up it is obvious that there has been an immense amount of work gone into this book, as is the genuine passion the author has for this subject (both sailing and the ocean). I consider myself a reasonably well travelled person but until now I had never even considered sailing an ocean! But this book has changed my perspective. It now feels possible, achievable and a very real prospect. But there is more to this than just sailing. And this is what makes this book stand out from the rest. This has a purpose behind it and one that I am now inspired to learn more about. Thanks to the author for taking the time to put together this information to help people to be inspired, realise their dreams, and learn about something very important all at the same time!

At almost 400 pages, Ocean Nomad contains actionable information for anyone involved (or interested) in hitch-sailing. More than a simple adventure story, or even a personal memoir of what the author did right and wrong when hitch-sailing (3 times!) across the Atlantic, the book is a comprehensive look at all aspects of hitch-sailing, with interviews of 32 captains and 58 sailors for a wide perspective. I recalled fondly the year my best friend and I took a sailing-ship cruise in the Caribbean, helping to raise or lower sail, sleeping on deck, our adventures on the many tiny islands we stopped at (described by the captain as "Christopher Columbus, 3rd voyage, sailed by, didn't stop"), and being on watch when the bilge pump broke. This book is finding its way into the stockings of many friends and relatives for Christmas this year -- the ocean activist who is passionate about corals, a former Navy man who loves books about boats, an armchair adventurer who loves travel, a nature lover who has already hiked the Camino Real, and of course my sailing buddy.

This book is well structured/written and packed with comprehensive information about how to hitch-sail to cross the Atlantic. It includes costs, when and which harbors to start, and what happened on the boat. If crossing the Atlantic is your dream, this is the book for you.

As someone who has no boat, no budget, and no sailing experience, but loves to travel and have a good adventure, this book provided everything the author promises and more. While readers can use this as "guide book" to get a boat and plot an adventure crossing an ocean, it also gives readers an in-depth look at the deteriorating state of our oceans and ways both boaters and sailors and the "landlocked" citizens of earth to improve the quality of our waters.

I can only imagine the amount of work, preparation, research, and thought that went into this book. While reading the book, I could imagine myself on the boat with Suzanne and her crew crossing the ocean and living her adventure. I can recommend this book to anyone who wants to go on an adventure on the ocean, plan out their own adventure, or learn about the health of our oceans and ways we can save them.

I got the PDF of the book in the crowdfunding stage. It's a huge value bomb that makes even the stiffest armchair traveler want to get up, hitch a ride, and cross the ocean. It also does a great job in creating awareness of the grave state the oceans are in, and of the huge impact we can make – if only we choose to.

An honest and inspiring adventure! I love all the little stories that make up this book. As someone who's grown up in the mountains, I have always dreamed of what life on the ocean would be like. This book gave me a little taste of it and a lot of inspiration. Not just to sail, but to live life on my terms and follow my passions!